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Directions
Your professor is teaching a class on Tech. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response, you should:
- express and support your personal opinion
make a contribution to the discussion in your own words - An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.
Class Discussion
Today we will discuss the use of AI to monitor employee productivity in real-time. Apart from privacy concerns, which will be examined later, consider the effects on workplace morale and fairness. Should companies be allowed to use AI to monitor employee productivity in real-time?
I support the use of AI for real-time monitoring because it helps companies identify problems quickly and make efficient decisions. With AI, managers can see exactly where productivity drops and take action immediately, which can increase overall performance and reduce wasted time.
I think AI monitoring might harm trust between employees and management. Real-time tracking can feel invasive and stressful, making workers less motivated. Instead, companies should focus on results and trust employees to manage their own time rather than constantly watching them.
Sample Answers & Evaluation
🏆 Perfect Score – The Sniper Approach (30/30)
While Mark argues that real-time AI monitoring undermines trust, he fails to consider the fundamental mechanism by which productivity gains materialize—objective data-driven analysis. Assuming a company implements AI monitoring with transparent policies and employee consent, the paradigm shift facilitates autonomy rather than restricts it. Why is this? Because real-time feedback from AI allows faster problem detection and personalized support, which traditional methods cannot offer. A prime example is the use of AI in Siemens, where real-time monitoring algorithms identify bottlenecks in production lines and suggest improvements, leading to a 15% increase in efficiency without employee dissatisfaction reported. Thus, AI does not inherently erode trust but can be a tool that enhances employee autonomy when applied ethically and transparently.
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🏆 High Score – The Standard Approach (25/30)
I believe companies should be allowed to use AI to monitor employee productivity in real-time because it can help improve work efficiency. For example, if a company notices that some employees are slow in completing tasks, the AI system can inform the manager quickly. This way, the company can solve problems faster and help workers do better. However, it is important that companies use this monitoring fairly and do not invade privacy. Overall, AI monitoring can be useful if it is done with respect for employees’ rights.
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